Cheddar Broccoli & Chicken Casserole

By ebdonahue

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 2 cups cut-up cooked chicken breast
• 4 cups vegetables such as broccoli florets and red bell peppers
• 2-1/4 cups finely shredded low fat cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 35mins
Adapted from countrycrock.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large nonstick skillet and saute broccoli and red bell pepper until crisp tender. Whisk milk and flour in large bowl. Add chicken, cooked vegetables, 2 cups cheese, and onion powder; toss to mix. Pour into 8-in. baking dish.

Combine panko crumbs, remaining 1 tablespoon butter and remaining 1/4 cup cheese in small cup. Sprinkle over top of casserole.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until crumbs are golden and mixture is bubbly around edges.